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People watching…

5 June 2023 |
Confession time: I love a good airport lounge! Not only does it mean that you are about to go get some sunshine on a well-deserved break, it also provides a perfect opportunity to watch people go by. And what a...

The results of the last survey Dec20

7 December 2020 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - General
The responses to the first question in this survey demonstrate the need for it and the significant variation in practice we see in even relatively simple management decisions. Patients are seen regularly with occludable drainage angles and listed for YAG...

Oculoplastics: an evolving specialty

1 August 2015 | | EYE - Oculoplastic, EYE - Orbit
Consultant Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic Surgeon Raman Malhotra provides an insight into this increasingly popular subspecialty of ophthalmology. Oculoplastic surgery refers to plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery of the eyelids, the surrounding facial areas, orbits and lacrimal system. Its scope has...

My ophthalmic elective: Lerdsin Hospital, Thailand

2 June 2021 | | EYE - General
My decision to undertake elective in Thailand was made to help broaden my horizons on ophthalmic conditions and practices. Additionally, I hoped to improve my Thai medical vocabulary to communicate with Thai patients fluently. As I got an opportunity to...

Valuable resources for FRCOphth Part 1 exam preparation

24 November 2021 | | EYE - General
The FRCOphth Part 1 exam is a difficult exam with an average pass rate of 46% in the last year. It is a requirement before entry into the third year of ophthalmology specialty training (OST). Passing this exam during foundation...

Preparing for modern ophthalmic surgical training as a trainee

9 December 2022 | EYE - General
As a trainee in ophthalmology, every day you are learning more and more about the specialty. In addition, you will most likely be exploring the vast array of subspecialties that ophthalmology has to offer, and would probably be trying to...

Getting the Duke Elder examination right: reflections and tips from a medical student

31 May 2023 | | EYE - General
The Duke Elder undergraduate prize examination is an annual exam organised by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in the United Kingdom. Named after Sir Stewart Duke Elder, a prominent British ophthalmologist, the exam is designed to encourage undergraduate medical students...

Doctor at large

1 October 2021 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
“In 1930, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, in an effort to alleviate the effects of the… Anyone? Anyone?... the Great Depression, passed the… Anyone? Anyone? The tariff bill? The Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act? Which, anyone…?” In this memorable scene, the monotonous...

Navigating challenges and embracing growth

5 December 2025 | | EYE - General
Embarking on a career in ophthalmology is both exhilarating and challenging. Moving through the various stages of training, from foundation years to specialty training, brings a steep learning curve and intense demands, often necessitating significant adaptations in both professional and...

My Top Five: Red flag presentations all resident doctors must know

18 December 2025 | | EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Pathology, EYE - Cornea, EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
Ophthalmic emergencies are time-critical situations where delays in recognition or management can lead to permanent vision loss [1]. For resident doctors and medical students, identifying these red flags can be daunting, especially given the complexity of the eye and its...

A career in uveitis

7 December 2020 | | EYE - Vitreo-Retinal, EYE - General
As he retires from clinical practice, the author looks back on his long career in uveitis and how care of these patients has changed dramatically since his days as an undergraduate. My trainees and fellows are often bored by my...

Human factors in the operating room

3 June 2021 | | EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive, EYE - General
The importance of minimising human error in surgery is well established. This was initially sparked by lessons learned from the aviation industry in the 1970s after several fatal flight accidents [1]. This became a catalyst for a movement on training...